Join Wealthion host Eric Chemi as he discusses the intriguing world of private markets with Bob Long, CEO of Stepstone Private Wealth. Discover why individual investors should turn their attention to private equity for premium returns, diversification, and access to growth. From the shrinking public equity universe to the innovative evergreen funds, learn how technology and new strategies are reshaping the way we invest in the private sector. Chemi and Long will also dive into the mechanisms of secondary markets, the critical evaluation of evergreen funds, and the reliability of private asset valuations. Uncover the changes in investor access over the past decade and how technology has transformed private market investments.

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Timestamps:

01:37 - Shrinking Public Equity Universe

02:15 - Private vs. Public Market Dynamics

05:20 - Accessing Private Markets for Ultra High Net Worth Individuals

07:18 - Drawdown Funds vs. Evergreen Funds

10:05 - Impact of Interest Rates on Private Equity

13:31 - Evergreen Funds: A Gateway for Individual Investors

16:15 - The Role of Defined Contribution Alternatives Association

18:24 - Understanding Evergreen Funds

22:42 - Trusting Private Company Valuations

27:39 - The Shift from Public to Private Investing

32:27 - Evaluating and Comparing Evergreen Funds

36:13 - Closing Thoughts

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